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ANI
445:
Character Design

Due to COVID-19, Spring in-class sections will be conducted online. Please contact your instructor for more information.

Students will be introduced to various methods of creating interesting and original character designs for animated films and games, and then put these approaches into practical use. Methods of creative concepting will include drawing, collage, sculpture and 3D mock-ups. Fundamental visual design and color principles will be stressed, along with the basics of caricature. Students will utilize their character designs in an animated short.

ANI 231 or ANI 423 or equivalent experience is a prerequisite for this course.